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Solve for r:2r+7=13
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User TomZ
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Hiya!

Switch the equation around:

2r + 7 = 13 ⇒ 13 - 7 = 2r

The sign changes when moved to the other side( + to -)

13 - 7 = 6


(6)/(2) = (2r)/(2)

r = 2
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